KM: It feels like there are three distinct parts to the film. In what order did it take shape? LW: The film story happened chronologically but I chose to start in the middle “in medias res” for structuring purposes, to start from the immediate build-up to the accident and then rewind to tell the whole story from the very beginning through to the ripple effect of consequences.
REEL I caught up with Lucy to find out more… KM: How did you get into making documentaries? LW: Well originally I wanted to make fiction films, but there have been more exciting projects that I’ve been able to get made in the non-fiction world. It’s an exciting time because the non-linear editing, affordable media and portable cameras mean that for the first time it’s possible to craft a very complicated documentary story. For ‘The Crash Reel’ I met Kevin at a retreat for Nike’s sponsored extreme sports athletes and thought that he’d make a great subject for a documentary.
KM: Kevin’s brother, David plays a pivotal part in the film. How did this come about? Was it the natural dynamic of the family that drew him to the centre of the story? LW: David is a remarkable young man who has Down Syndrome, which